BPosition description /b b Business unit /bOperations, Data IT - IT Digital br / br / b Job title /bSenior IT Functional Expert F/M br / br / b Contract type /bPermanent br / br / b Candriam Group Presentation /b br /Candriam is a global multi-specialist asset manager and a recognized pioneer and leader in sustainable investment. For more than 25 years, Candriam has offered innovative and diversified investment solutions across many asset classes including fixed income, equities, absolute return, asset allocation and illiquid assets. br / br /As a Responsible Employer, Equal Employment Opportunity is crucial to Candriam. We are committed to building the best global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We provide an inclusive work environment and support wellbeing and work-life balance. br / br / b Mission /b br /The Senior functional Expert provides strategic business analysis services to business partners. The focus of this position is to work closely with the business units to gain in-depth understanding of customer's business strategy, processes, services, roadmap. br / br /The Senior IT Functional Expert plays a key role in supporting the definition and implementation of Finance, Accounting, Procurement and Fund Finance processes in close collaboration with business stakeholders and external partners. br / br /The Senior Functional Expert is responsible for reviewing assigned business processes from end-to-end to identify and address operational, financial and technological risks. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency. Responsibilities will include a full range of activities from leading small to mid-size projects to assisting other project managers on larger more complex projects related to operational business functions that affect team members and providers at the market level. br / br / b Responsabilities /b br / ul liStrong expertise in Corporate and Fund Finance Accounting, including GL, AP/AR, closing, reporting, budgeting and forecasting /li liAct as a trusted business partner, managing stakeholder relationships with the ability to challenge requirements and proposed solutions constructively /li liAnalyze and improve Finance, Accounting and Procurement processes, identifying inefficiencies and optimization opportunities /li liContribute to the design, selection and implementation of end-to-end Finance solutions /li liLead or contribute to transversal and transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities /li liCoordinate and collaborate with Finance, Procurement, IT, developers, vendors and system integrators /li liTranslate business needs into clear requirements and support development, testing (QA), deployment and change management /li liManage project planning, timelines, priorities and workload estimation, acting as a liaison between users and project teams /li liDrive process adoption, user satisfaction and continuous improvement /li liDemonstrate strong ownership, leadership and accountability for deliverables and outcomes /li /ul br / b Profile /b You have a Master Degree in Computer Engineering/Economics/Business Administration br / A minimum of 10 years' experience in business/functional analysis br / At least 5 years' experience in Asset Management br / Analytical and conceptual thinking skills br / Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations. br / The ability to work closely with users to challenge and determine acceptable solutions. br / Excellent documentation and data/process visualization skills br / Mastering Agile Methodology br / Capacity to build trust and confidence with the business and the team members br / Very good communication and writing skills br / Pragmatic, proactive, rigorous, and process-respectful br / Stress resistant br / Proven Leadership Capabilities br / Autonomous br / Succes in a number of major projects br / Deep Domain and project management knowledge br / Growth mindset: Take action to maintain own employability within the organization br /#LI-POST br / br / bPosition location /b b Job location /bEurope, Belgium br / br / b City /bBrussels br / br / bCandidate criteria /b b Education /b3. Master's Degree I / Bac+4 br / br / b Minimum level of experience required /b10-15 years br / br / b Languages /b ul liEnglish (C1 - Fluent) /li liFrench (C1 - Fluent) /li /ul